94/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Tree Services in Altoona, IA (2026)
134 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Altoona: Premium Tree Service, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): MGR Trees and More LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 134.
- 9
Most-reviewed: MJ's Tree Service, 342 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 134 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
134 Altoona tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 36 are open 24/7, 80 open Saturdays and 57 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 134 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Tree services in Des Moines ranking. See Tree services in Des Moines
Top 10 tree services in Altoona at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium Tree Service | 94 | 5.0★ (181) | Altoona | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | MGR Trees and More LLC | 90 | 4.9★ (275) | West Des Moines, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | SchmiTreez, LLC | 90 | 5.0★ (174) | Norwalk, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Southern Accent Tree Service | 90 | 5.0★ (168) | West Des Moines, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Central Tree Pros | 89 | 4.8★ (120) | Des Moines, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Benshoof's Tree Service | 89 | 5.0★ (27) | Altoona | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Arborcare & Tree Service by Myers | 88 | 5.0★ (34) | Grimes, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Good Guys Tree Service | 87 | 4.9★ (258) | Clive, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | MJ's Tree Service | 87 | 5.0★ (342) | Ankeny, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 10 | Top Notch Tree Care | 87 | 4.8★ (154) | Clive, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 134 best tree services in Altoona, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in West Des Moines, 15 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1241 31st St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Based in Norwalk, 15 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5058 105th Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211
Based in West Des Moines, 17 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5077 Raintree Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Based in Des Moines, 11 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3175 NW Prairie Ln, Des Moines, IA 50313
Based in Altoona
89/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1016 Waterbury Cir, Altoona, IA 50009
Based in Grimes, 4 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Clive, 14 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
Based in Ankeny, 20 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 342 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 5:30 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 5:30 AM–8:30 PM · Fri–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun 6 AM–10 PM
Based in Clive, 21 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 154 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 154 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Des Moines, 12 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1901 Merklin Way, Des Moines, IA 50310
Based in Altoona
87/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#13 Great Tree LLC
Based in Ankeny, 9 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
Based in Ames, 9 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
Based in Urbandale, 13 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 256 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 256 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4517 76th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Based in Altoona
85/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2109 9th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
Based in Newton, 6 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Des Moines, 13 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.3★ from 50 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2108 73rd St, Des Moines, IA 50324
Based in Indianola, 12 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Des Moines, 4 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1915 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Based in Norwalk, 24 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1618 Hoover St, Norwalk, IA 50211
Based in Ankeny, 9 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun 6:30 AM–6 PM
#24 Tree Control
Based in Newton, 9 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Council Bluffs, 21 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 106 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 106 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Tree services ranked #26 to #36
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 36 of 134 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Ken's Tree Service or Kens Tree Care | 83 | 4.2★ (21) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Turnbull's Tree Service | 83 | 4.3★ (38) | 16 mi |
| 28 | Nathan's Tree Service | 83 | 4.8★ (12) | 9 mi |
| 29 | Howe's Lawncare & Snow Removal | 83 | 5.0★ (7) | 11 mi |
| 30 | Trusted Tree Service | 82 | 5.0★ (36) | 22 mi |
| 34 | Lawn Jockeys | 82 | 4.4★ (20) | 12 mi |
| 36 | LCS Tree Trimming and Removal | 82 | 5.0★ (11) | 13 mi |
How much do tree services cost in Altoona?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Altoona. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree removal | $200 | $750 | $2,000 | Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range | October 2026 |
When to hire a tree service in Iowa
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Iowa, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
How we ranked Altoona tree services
We scored 134 Altoona tree services on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Altoona data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
Tree services in Altoona: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Altoona?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Altoona, IA is Premium Tree Service with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. MGR Trees and More LLC (#2) and SchmiTreez, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 134 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Altoona?
ContractorsRanked ranks 134 tree services serving Altoona, IA. 4 of them are based in Altoona; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which tree services in Altoona are open 24/7?
36 ranked tree services in Altoona post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Premium Tree Service (#1), MGR Trees and More LLC (#2) and SchmiTreez, LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Altoona work on weekends?
80 of 134 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 57 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Premium Tree Service (#1), MGR Trees and More LLC (#2) and SchmiTreez, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Altoona?
Tree removal typically costs $200 to $2,000, with $750 typical (Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Altoona. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Altoona tree services have?
The median Google rating among 134 rated tree services in Altoona is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. MJ's Tree Service has the most, 342 reviews, and ranks #9. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
When is the best time to hire a tree service in Altoona?
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Iowa, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
How does ContractorsRanked rank tree services?
Each tree service gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Altoona
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 134 tree services serving Altoona.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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